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Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

It has been a while since I last opened an Amazon US account, and recently I've hearing a lot of talk on this forum regarding tighter Amazon policies.

In what specific areas do you guys see rising difficulties? Which of the following case is closer to the reality?

1. Higher detection rate for stealth operations: suspension/deletion right after registration, or failure to pass review after a few weeks?
2. Additional doc requirement: bank statement, ID, and tax doc, similar to the new policies on Amazon UK?

I ask this because if it is the case 1, then I can still experiment a bit to see whether I can beat the detection system (I have a lot of patience and decent experience). But if it is the case 2, then I would not bother since I see no alternative solution except **** docs, a line that I won't cross.

I appreciate you guys sharing your experience !!! :hs::hs:

Note: I am specifically talking about Amazon US site (Amazon.com).

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

1. Yes to both
2. Correct

I recommend creating a few accounts yourself to see the requirements

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

about number 2, is it for business account or individual?

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

Regardless business or individual are requesting documents now.

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

I opened two accounts (Individual) on Amazon.com. Both are fine.

So when does doc requirement typically hit? What doc are required?

Thanks!

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

You'll see them within 30 days, it seems to be random.

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What's the chances of being hit? I suppose some of the new accounts still get away without ever being asked for doc?

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They have all been requesting them at some point within the last month or so from my experience (with clients as well).

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Wow this sucks. The only work around I can see, is to legally change your name and move. Does anyone else have an alternative option to #2 besides fudged docs?

Can a business be setup a certain way?

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

You can open an LLC or find a friend/relative

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

Does amaozn also reject f●●● ID documents as paypal now getting clever they can find out its f●●●

Re: Amazon US Account Creation: What's new?
 

They are verifying accounts a lot more closely than PayPal/eBay